Research goal: identify the trends shaping {{industry_or_topic}} in {{region_or_market}} over the next {{time_horizon}}. The reader is {{reader_role}}, who needs to make planning decisions. Sources: prioritize recent industry reports, academic research, government data, company announcements, and credible journalism, and date every source. Include a trend only if at least two independent sources support it. Separate established trends from early signals and from speculation, include evidence that cuts against each trend, and say where data is thin. Report structure: 1. Executive summary in five bullet points 2. Five to eight trends, each with evidence, drivers, likely impact, and a confidence level 3. Early signals worth watching 4. Trends that look overhyped, and why 5. Implications and open questions for the reader 6. Full source list with dates